Backyard Bluebird Babies Eleven Days Old

Pssst, happy birthday!

I love these birds. It is always bittersweet to see them go.

@CarolDM I'm sure it is.

@CarolDM

Yes, I have said many times I see a change every single day. They are able to stand now so I have to stop peeking. A special place for sure.

Thanks, I love these babies! I hope they will lay more, we will see.

@CarolDM Hope so too

Yes they are turning blue right before our eyes. I am bittersweet as always about them leaving.

@CarolDM Assuming they fully survive the trek to adulthood, will those three baby birds return to your yard next season to nest and breed? Or do they just go wherever?

@moffittjc Great question. I want to think they return. The problem is all of the bluebirds look alike. I never know from year to year if they are the same. I have jokingly said I wish I could band them like on Nat Geo, then I would know. But I have to believe some of them do return.

Yes these are the babies, 11 days old.

They are bluebirds. Thank you, I am glad the bluebirds chose the house in my backyard to raise their babies.

@Nakitakona Thank you.

@CarolDM For they experience how kind you are to them.

@CarolDM I just showed my kids your photo here - total awwwwwwwwwww They hope they will come out our way .

Yes I just stand out on the blocks and peek in to see them sleeping.

@much2say Thank you! I hope so and will keep everyone updated.

Every day that I see them grow my heart slows as I know the time is coming when they will fledge. I get worried for their safety but I have to remind myself I have provided them a safe lace so far. More than they would have gotten in nature. And the parents stay with them for months until they learn to find food. Funny thing is they come out of the house flying. Amazing how their instincts kick in, right! Some species do not know how to fly when they leave that is really scary to watch. You are right about their size. It is a miracle to watch the process. I see why they are truly bluebirds of happiness.

@CarolDM They aren't babies for very long.

@simone10 Will be leaving the nest any day now.

Thanks, they will be leaving soon.

They are tiny and I get a little nervous when it is fledge time.

Yes at this stage you really can see the blue feathers coming in.

They have feathers now and are beautiful to me.

@CarolDM You're welcome.

Thank you and yes it really does. I spend a lot of time out there. Appreciate your support.

They have filled it up, and there are only three birds. Imagine with five, which happens often.

@DocAndersen It is amazing to watch. And the parents have to feed through the opening of the house when they get this big. Hard to get inside.

@CarolDM that would be a cramped space!

Yes, their wings are blue!

Yes, the fledge watch starts at day 14.

Thanks, I have to agree with you. One opened his eye and looked at me.

Every day they grow.

Yeppers!

You are welcome and thank you.